Have you got a gym membership?

@gudheart (12659)
April 20, 2016 8:22am CST
I have never thought about getting a gym membership as it is quite pricey and I prefer to just use a stationary bike at home to do some cardio. I am starting to think maybe it would be a good idea to do some muscle workouts and make my muscle stronger, but again not sure if it is worth the gym membership price considering I will have limited time to go to the gym anyway with work! What about you, do you have a gym membership?
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@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
I cant afford to have one. I just exercise in the house with a latin cardio video on you tube or a hula abs cardio video. I also go to the oval to jog very early in the morning.
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@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
@gudheart I am already very old so it takes double the energy to loose extra and unwanted pounds. This is one of my motivations. ...being old and fat
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
@mammots LOL I am 29 but feel 50!
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
That is great that you are motivated to go so early in the morning!
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Apr 16
I don't have a gym membership. I think the main thing with a gym is that the motivation is there to go regularly. If you've paid for a membership that in itself will encourage you to attend. And they have all the gear of course although you can make do with cheaper equipment.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I am not sure if it would motivate me enough, as with work I find it hard to find time to do much :(
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Apr 16
@gudheart I am certain it would never motivate me enough.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
@JudyEv I am thinking the same would be for me too.
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@yalul070 (1712)
• Manila, Philippines
21 Apr 16
does the membership come with a gym instructor? in my case, I need a gym instructor to guide me how to work out (although I haven't worked out for a long time now) because he'd tell me which parts of my body that I should focus on.
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@yalul070 (1712)
• Manila, Philippines
22 Apr 16
@gudheart well I got a membership in the gym near my house but I think I was only able to work out there for about a month then I quit. I worked out in our office gym instead because we used to have a gym instructor.
@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
Nope! Just a membership for the equipment.
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
20 Apr 16
When I was working I had a gym membership and went on my lunch hour. I negotiated a 2 hours lunch with my boss instead of another pay rise. I loved it! Now, I am retired and I do not have a gym membership. But if you are not planning to use it at least 3 times a week, it is not worth the money.
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
20 Apr 16
@gudheart You can still use free weights at home you know.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
@marlina Not sure about free weights but you right cheaper option
@gudheart (12659)
20 Apr 16
Yea, I was thinking the same! I might just stick to me home cardio.
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• Torrington, Connecticut
20 Apr 16
I have one but barely go, I might start again this saturday to begin getting ready for the summer
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@gudheart (12659)
20 Apr 16
I was thinking the same, main two issues is time and money!
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• Torrington, Connecticut
20 Apr 16
@gudheart Time is mine, My only days off are Saturdays and Sunday and I find it hard to be sweating in a gym when I could be at the beach being a bum lol
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@gudheart (12659)
20 Apr 16
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I only really have time to work out Friday and Sunday as work rest of the week.
• United Kingdom
20 Apr 16
No, I don't have the motivation to go to the gym! I exercise at home
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I don't either! I think I will stick to home cardio work outs :D
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
@annaroselock Oh yea, one of the main reasons :)
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• United Kingdom
21 Apr 16
@gudheart will save you a lot of money too
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
21 Apr 16
I didn't get any gym membership, besides it's costly, I can't afford to go to gym often. I used to think of getting a gym membership, as it's sponsored by my ex-company, but it's quite troublesome for me to go to the gym, so I finally gave it up.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I would probably end up doing the same too. I might just stick to home work outs!
@maxen07 (882)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
The nearby open-air gym has a P100 one-year membership, that's a little over $2 and for P500 or $10 a month to get an exercise/diet plan with free use of all the equipment. I'd go back but my knee needs to heal first.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
Oh no what happened to your knees?
@mom210 (9170)
• United States
20 Apr 16
I just do everything at home, going to the gym is an extra chore for me plus the extra $$cost involved.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
LOL I am a homebody so I am the same. I much prefer doing everything at home if I can :D
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@mom210 (9170)
• United States
21 Apr 16
@gudheart It is nice to meet another homebody, a lot of people do not understand it, but I do prefer to be at home. I am often asked how I can stand staying home, but Everything I need is right here.
@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
20 Apr 16
I keep considering giving up my gym membership but always feel I will miss not having it. My gym has two swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, squash courts and badminton courts, as well as the actual gym, all included in my monthly fee. I don't use the squash courts but I do have the occasional game of badminton and I swim regularly and use the gym regularly and I would be lost without a sauna. In terms of not having the time, I make sure I make time!
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I would love to play tennis, but no one wants to play with me!!
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
21 Apr 16
@gudheart Quite an expensive sport to play too!!
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Apr 16
I have in the past, but it was a waste of money because I didn't use it the way I should.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I think that will happen with me, as the lack of time will end up preventing me from going.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Apr 16
@gudheart I hope the membership didn't cost a lot. With my last membership I was able to get the balance refunded.
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
20 Apr 16
I don't have one but have thought about it. I would love to just walk a few miles a day in a safe environment.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I wish I lived in safe environment so I could do that too :(
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Apr 16
@gudheart I do pretty much, it's the dogs running around I don't like. People are supposed to keep their dogs leashed but they don't
21 Apr 16
I have one at Freedom Fitness, pretty cheap. But I rarely go as well.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I don't see the point of getting one now as I know I would rarely go.
• Lucknow, India
21 Apr 16
If you wish to increase muscle strength, I'd strongly advise you to refrain from too much cardio and focus more on resistance training using free weights or body-weight exercises. There are 2 ways to proceed from here: 1. If you have a Planet Fitness gym in or near your locality, I'd recommend you join it. It's membership is only 10$ a month and it's open 24 hours. Any other cheap gym with the basic weights will do. Joining a gym is beneficial because it provides you with a routine, ensuring that you don't slack off (you're paying after all). It also provides a motivational environment because trust me, working out with people is better than working out alone. It also provides you with trainers who'll guide you every step of the way and make sure you're making progress. 2. If for whatever reason you do not wish to join a gym, you could do body-weight exercises, at home or in the park. These exercises include push ups, pull ups, core strengthening exercises, etc. Here's a link to give you a better idea regarding this.
You'll be surprised how effective these bodyweight exercises can be for maintaining your muscle and fitness.
@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
I mostly want to focus on cardio to be honest, but also try and increase my muscle strength as being a girl my muscles are not very strong! Thanks for the great advice though :D
• Lucknow, India
21 Apr 16
@gudheart You are most welcome. :)
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Apr 16
No, I don't have a gym membership and I am not going to have one. First, I just don't have free time to do exercises in the gym. Second, the membership is usually expensive and I am afraid one day the gym will be broke and my money will be spent in vain. Third, doing exercises in the gym is boring for me. I like to go outdoors to do exercises.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
True, if the weather is nice might as well go running outdoors :D
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
23 Apr 16
I don't have one i just work out at home on my elliptical and then i do alot of walking and other exercises when i get motivated too. I should exercise every day but some days I'm just too tired to do it. I don't pay a membership as it's 5 dollars each time you want to use the gym i rather pay that because there may be days I can't go to the gym
@maezee (41985)
• United States
21 Apr 16
I have a gym membership but its only $20 a monthwhich is cheap. I used to pay almost $100 for a premium membership. I just found a cheaper place with less amenities.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
That price is really good. As long as you can work out and it still has the same sort of equipment that is a good price :D
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
21 Apr 16
No need to go for a gym membership. I think you just find those sites similar to Groupon where you can get vouchers to use in gym. If you have friends who are always joining those sports event, as in those running events or mass walk events, they will have vouchers for free gym usage for a limited period.
@kevin1877uk (36987)
24 Apr 16
I did some years ago, not now. I did find it expensive.
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
20 Apr 16
Not any more but I did a few years ago... I hated leaving the warmth of the house mid winter to go out to the gym. I prefer to do it at home.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Apr 16
It is hard to motivate oneself to go to the gym :(